ROLL OF HONOUR
IN MEMORIAM
BARRINGTON—In loving memory of Private Vernon Arthur (Thunder) Barrington, killed in action July 22, 1944. Loving memories, fond and true. Will always remain, dear friend, of you. —lnserted by Peggy and Claude. BARRINGTON—In loving memory of Private Vernon Arthur (Thunder), killed in action, July 22. 1944. Just a line of fond remembrance. Just a memory, fond and true, As long as life and memory last We will remember you. —lnserted by the Rolton family, Hazeldean road. BICKERDIKE—In loving memory of our dearly loved and only son, Pilot Officer John Laurence Bickerdike, R.A.F., killed in air operations in England, July 22, 1940. We miss his smile and cheery ways, With him we spent such happy days. Honoured in life, cherished in death, A beautiful memory is all we have left. —lnserted by his loving mother and father. GOWLAND—In loving memory of Private Raymond Berry Gowland, killed in action at El Alamein. July 22, 1942. Love lights the gloom of sorrow, Faith sees the dawn to be. Hone awaits the great to-morrow, When we’ll be nearer thee. —lnserted by mum and dad and brothers, Ross and Eric, and sister Freda. HAMILTON—In loving memory of our dear son. Jack Stanley, died of wounds, July 22. 1942. Just a token of love and lemembrance, Of one we shall never forget. His memory to us is a treasure, His loss a lifetime regret. —lnserted by his loving mum and dad. LAUGESEN—In loving memory of Captain Norman Laugesen. 6th Infantry Brigade. Signals: killed in action. Western Desert, July 22. 1942. —lnserted by his loving wife and daughters. McILROY—In loving memory of 12753 Lance-Corporal Frank Mcllroy, killed at Ruweisat ridse. July 22. 1942. Fond are the ties* -that are broken. Dear is the one that is gone. Your memory I will keep, dear Frankie. As long as my life rolls on. —Tn<erted by his loving mother. McILROY—Tn loving memory of my only brother 12753 Lance-Corporal Frank Mcllroy. killed in action, Ruweisat ridge. July 22. 1942. Remembrance keeps him near. —lnserted by his loving Vic, Bob, wee Bam. and Frankee. McILROY— In loving memory of my only brother. 12753 Lance-Corporal Frank McIlroy. killed in action Ruweisat ridge, July 22. 1942. Ever fondly remembered. —lnserted by Dot. George, and nieces, Leslie. Yvonne. Susan. McILROY—In loving memory of 12753 Lance-Corporal Frank Mcllroy, killed at Ruweisat ridge. July 22. 1942. Remembrance. Inserted by his pal, G. Urry. —ln loving memory of Frank, killed in action Ruweisat ridge (Egypt), July 22. 1942. Our memories often wander as twilight shadows fall. Back to days of happiness, days beyond recall. And a vision comes before us, So calm, so clear, so sweet. Of him whose voice is silent. And whose eyes are closed in sleep. —lnserted by his friend. Belle. McILROY—In loving memory of Frank, killed in action Egypt, July 22, 1942. . Always remembered. —lnserted by Belle.
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Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25242, 22 July 1947, Page 1
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478ROLL OF HONOUR Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25242, 22 July 1947, Page 1
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